Are You Sitting Comfortably? are planning their autumn season of  storytelling events for autumn 2010. Last season they sold out in both London and Brighton so it’s a great way of getting your work heard! Several of thewriters have been published since, and many industry professionals attend our events.

Please note, this is a not-for-profit event (including us!)

“Are You Sitting Comfortably?” was established in 2008,and takes place in the cafe at Toynbee Studios, Aldgate East, London, which is transformed into a magical space: part fifties tea room, part deranged children’s party.

Each month has a theme tying it loosely together; the stories are supported by a slide show, music, set and costumes appropriate to that month’s theme.

We actively seek to promote and provide a platform for short stories and writers. There is a comp for the writer, free cakes, sweets ganes and prizes for all who attend.

We would like submissions of original short stories of around 1000 words. (or shorter!)

The stories are read out by professional actors in an informal, friendly and supportive atmosphere. We like the writer to be there, so please check  the dates before you submit to make sure you can attend. We will let you know as soon as we can if your story is selected.

Here are the themes and dates coming up in London.

The dates for the Christmas Ghost Stories special (in a secret venue) will be posted shortly

16th September 7.30pm- theme: WONDER

Deadline for WONDER is 2nd September

14th october.7.30pm – theme: NOIR

Deadline for NOIR is 1st October

11th November 7.30pm- theme: LIES

Deadline for LIES is 28th October

9th December 7.30pm-theme: HORROR

Deadline for HORROR is 25th November

Please submit your stories with LONDON and the theme you have selected in the subject line.

A review for AYSC? can be found here www.totaltheatre.org.uk/Reviews/index.html

Please submit your stories not less than 7 days before the show, to  Bernadette Russell at areyousittingcomfortably@live.com.

Further details here.

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